THE BRAZIL EXPERIENCE WORLD WONDERS COLLECTION 7 DAYS // 6 NIGHTS RIO DE JANEIRO YOU’RE GOING TO BRAZIL! Famous for its world famous carnival, pulsating samba rhythms, lush landscape, sugary beaches and party spirit, Up In The Air Life leads you through Rio’s Carnival experience. Including samba school, bloco parties, parades, and a full evening at the Sambadrome where you get to see last year’s winners perform. We are up close and personal with its residents (Cariocas) from the iconic Christ the Redeemer down to the internationally influenced cuisine, bohemian boutiques and edgy art scene during the peak of carnival season when Rio is at its most magical. Extend your trip through the weekend to attend the full Carnival performance at the Sambadrome. AT UP IN THE AIR LIFE TRAVEL EXCELLENCE IS OUR JAM Our Team in Chile at Santa Rita Wine Vineyard Up In The Air Life merges the art of connections with luxury travel experiences to create memories, milestones, and magic for individuals looking to explore the world. From luxury mega yachts in Croatia to champagne and wine tastings in France and Italy; the Up in the Air Life team handles each special detail in order to give you the freedom to enjoy your adventure and just show up. Our mission is to inspire, connect, and grow with our clients from around the world with international trips, curated meetups, and hosting local events. Up in the Air Life hosts luxury group trips and leads an active online community which allows travelers to connect online and travel together later. Up in the Air Life boasts an Event team who plan curated lifestyle events and host happy hours in the United States. While you wait, please join us at a local event. View our upcoming events! View our Press Coverage Follow us on Instagram OUR CHIEF MEMORY MAKER FOUNDER + CEO, CLAIRE SOARES I started Up in the Air Life because I felt there was a gap in the marketplace. A majority of the groups in the black travel movement, even today, are geared towards budget trips. After traveling all over the world I was searching for something more upscale. After a trip to Dubai where a friend of mind rented a private jet for us to soar over the city, I realized I wasn’t the only one interested in unique experiences while seeking the finer things in life. I created Up in the Air Life with a mission to “inspire, connect and grow.” We want every trip to be such a unique experience where our clients, who have historically been ignored in the travel space, feel deeply respected and special. I’ve been curating trips since I was 17. As Senior class president I planned our senior trip for over 100 students to travel from Virginia to Six Flags in New Jersey; curating trips is in my DNA. I went to school for computer science and continued planning trips for friends in college. I joined an online travel group in 2008 In 2013 I wanted to start a travel blog and during this time I started planning a trip to Yacht Week and decided to create Up in the Air Life. We’ve started with one sailing trip for Yacht Week to offering over 20 trips around the world. As my team says, We’re living that what? Up in the Air Life! OUR SUITE OF SERVICES HOSTED GROUP TRIPS: Taking travel culture to the next level; we curate international experiences all over the world. With a focus on luxury service and 5-star accommodations; we make sure you have the best of the best from excursions, lodging, restaurants, and more. EVENTS: With event coordinators in every major city, Up In The Air Life provides curated local experiences every month hosted by official Up In The Air Life staff. Our events take our luxury service to your backyard and gives you the opportunity to connect with members in -person. ONLINE COMMUNITY: Our Facebook Group is our 24/7 online resource for all things travel, luxury, and community. With over 17,000 members, you have the opportunity to interact and engage with people all over the world through photos, conversation, epic stories, and experiences. Join our FB group. TRIP PLANNING: Experience any of our curated trips on your own dates and with your travel crew. Or let us curate a new trip to anywhere in the world. Our trip planning services allow us to customize a trip for you based on your unique requirements. We plan everything from lodging accommodations, tours, dining, nightlife, and unique experiences based on your budget. Email us to get started. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 3 Arrive in style at the sparkling newly After replenishing yourself with a delicious remodeled Tom Jobin International Airport breakfast we’ll head directly to Rio De where private Up in the Air Life drivers will Janeiro’s most beautiful and famous arts and whisk you away to your luxury beachfront crafts market, showing off the works of some hotel in Rio De Janeiro. of the city’s best artisans. After you’ve shopped until you dropped we’ll head over for After your long flight, it’s time to unwind after lunch to an iconic restaurant to nosh on a you check-in to take a swim; grab an acai or famous stew with African & Portuguese caipirinha in Lapa, Rio’s most iconic beach influences. neighborhood. At nightfall, we’ll gather for a true Carioca Night with a visit to the infamous This afternoon we will enjoy the infamous Selaron steps in Lapa. Dinner will follow at branch at Copacabana Palace with unlimited one of the best views of the entire city while bubbly. This brunch is brilliantly different, we have a gastronomic experience in nature., indulgent, and classy served poolside Rio’s greatest nightlife district for Brazilian food, live music and dancing. Meals (D) Now it’s time to enjoy another side of Rio’s Carnival as we make our way to the most famous Black Brazilian Street Bloco Party in Rio for an evening of music, dancing, flirting DAY 2 and socializing with Cariocas in one of Rio’s most beautiful parks until the evening. Awaken to the fresh ocean air & expansive fresh breakfast as we prepare for a beautiful Tonight we will experience the dry run of day Rio De Janeiro style on the beach. Carnival at the epic Sambadrome. Imagine a stadium larger than several football fields and Locals meet their friends at the beach in Brazil your front row hearing the bands and seeing by letting them know which numbered post the Samba School march across the half mile they are seated near, and the location of our strip experiencing Meals (B,L) posto is one of the most popular. You’ll spot swimmers along with body builders, guys and gals playing pickup soccer or volleyball and samba performers while you sunbathe in the warm South American sun. Tonight we’ll have an early dinner at a restaurant world-known for an international hit song about a girl. This place has some of the most delectable steak where you cook it over flame to your desired temperature. At nightfall prepare to experience an authentic Brazilian Samba School with its roots directly from Africa Meals (B,D) YOUR ITINERARY (cont.) DAY 4 DAY 5 We’re having lots of action-packed fun so far Today we’re taking your Up in the Air Life so we’re going to let you sleep in. Breakfast in experience sky high. After a sumptuous bed or by the pool at your leisure always breakfast at our luxurious hotel, get ready to sounds good. And with the beach & boutique be dazzled by the World Wonder, Christ the shopping steps away, it’s the perfect time to Redeemer. To get there we’ll snag a ticket soak in more Rio vibes. aboard the red-hued trem to Corcovado in the Tijuca Forest National Park. Today we’ll visit Praca Maua for the amazing Street Art & Mural Outdoor Exhibition. There Afterwards we’ll explore the beauty of two you will see cool murals and vibrant street art parks where you can snap your most in the backdrop of magnificent beaches. Instagram worth pics! First stop is Parque Lage, a public park in the city with a beautiful For sunset we’ll head to Sugar Loaf Mountain, green toned pool and next door ys the a world heritage site by Unesco, and grab a Botanic Gardens We’ll stop for lunch at one of cocktail while we soak up the most Rio’s most scenic and unique dining breathtaking views of the city. experience at the horse racing facilities and the rest of the afternoon we’ll explore Parque Tonight's dinner is at one of our french Lage and the beautiful Botanical Gardens restaurants inspired by Chef Claude who next door at our leisure. After we’re done visited breeders of stake to identify the best exploring, we’ll head home for your free producers of meat to serve with sides and evening. Meals (B,L) sauces. The night will end with a visit to Pedra Do Sal DAY 6 for the Samba Street Party in an area referred to as Little Africa. Here you can indulge in fine Today is a day of relaxation and reflection to music and strong caiprinhas. Meals (B, D) catch up with people you’ve met in Rio or connected with on your trip. Wake up to tasty breakfast and enjoy your day with anything you desire all steps away from your luxury hotel.